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Author: Richard Gurner

Speedboat stolen in Blackwood

Sunday, October 18, 2009Sunday, October 18, 2009

Blackwood may be a good 20 miles away from the coast but that did not stop thieves from stealing a speedboat.

The red and white speed boat and trailer were stolen from Vancouver Drive, Blackwood, on the morning of Wednesday, September 23.

Two men driving a black estate vehicle were seen taking the boat and trailer from the driveway of the owner’s home.

Calzaghe out of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing

Sunday, October 18, 2009Sunday, October 18, 2009

Former world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe has been knocked out of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Calzaghe and dance partner Kristina Rihanoff were beaten in the dance-off in last night’s show by actress Zoe Lucker and her partner James Jordan.

The Newbridge star said: “It’s the way it goes. It’s been a great experience.”

Caerphilly’s headteachers briefed on swine flu

Friday, October 16, 2009

Headteachers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been briefed on the dangers of swine flu and how to deal with spread of the disease.Dr Gill Richardson, the public health director for Caerphilly…

Caerphilly Business Forum gears up for fashion event

Thursday, October 15, 2009Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Internationally renowned make-up artist Ariane Poole will headline this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum’s All About Eve fashion and beauty event.The TV personality will be presenting her first make-up masterclass in South Wales…

Bargoed chapel redevelopment approved

Thursday, October 15, 2009Thursday, January 28, 2010

Hanbury Road Baptist Chapel in Bargoed is to be transformed into a new library as part of the regeneration of the town.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved plans to turn the landmark Grade 2* listed building into a library and community space.

As well as boasting the library service, the building, located in the heart of the town centre, will also house a new community café and office space.

Children’s poet visits Caerphilly Castle

Wednesday, October 14, 2009Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen entertained 300 junior school pupils at a special event at Caerphilly Castle.The poet took over the castle’s Great Hall last Thursday for National Poetry Day.The animated author…

Caerphilly council to get Icelandic Banks money back

Wednesday, October 14, 2009Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Caerphilly County Borough Council is to get at least £12.5 million out of £15 million it invested in the collapsed Icelandic banks.

In a further boost to the council’s budget woes, the Welsh Assembly Government is also giving more cash to the local authority through its settlement.

Leader of the council Lindsay Whittle said: “The early analysis shows the settlement figure gives us an additional 2.3% which, with all the inescapable pressures on our budget, will, we believe allow us to continue to deliver our core services.”

WRU welcomes Olympics success

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Welsh Rugby Union has welcomed the decision to introduce Rugby Sevens into the Olympic Games from 2016 as a major boost for sport in Wales.The International Olympic Committee has voted in…

Arson attack at Bedwas Sporting Community Club

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Police are appealing for information after an arson attack in Bedwas.Petrol was poured around Bedwas Sporting Community Club, on Bedwas Road, and its decking area and lit.The attack happened some time between…

Friends run 5km in memory of Abertridwr bike crash victim

Monday, October 12, 2009

Friends of a motorcycle accident victim have paid tribute to him by running 5km in his memory.David Furness, 34, of Abertridwr, who was known as Hovis, died on Saturday October 3 in…

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